Thursday, August 19, 2010

Good Bye and Good Luck

Hello Folks,

I would just like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best of luck in your future learning.
It was an absolute pleasure to be your level 5 & 6reading and comprehension teacher!


Have a Great Break!

Rosemary Miketa :)

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Final Reading and Comprehension Exam

The final Reading and Comprehension Exam will take place this Thursday, the 12th of August from 6-8PM.
Please meet promptly in the classroom and the exam will only cover the following chapters:
The New Lever 5/6- Chapter 1-5
The Old Guys- Chapter 6-10
This exam is worth 25% of your final grade.
See you all then!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Final Exam--Writing

Sorry everyone--

I don't know why Ucompass is not allowing you to access the exam. In any case, here it is:


For your final exam, please complete the following:

Level 5/6-
Add two sources to your technology essay. Make sure you use " " when borrowing information. Also, proofread your work and make sure it is done perfectly. You will also need to check that each paragraph has a topic sentence and that your writing makes sense.

"Old Guys"
Add three sources to your comparison and contrast essays. Make sure that you use " " when you cite information that you are borrowing (like from the dictionary or article) and make sure you have topic sentences, have used transitions, and that your work makes sense.


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This is worth 50 points. You will all have 2.5 hours to complete this work as of right now!

Good luck!
Kristi

August 9th---Writing


Final Exam Tonight!

Final Exam Tonight!

Your final exam will be tonight from 6- 8:30. Your instructions will be under exams in UCompass. You will start the exam at 6:00 and finish by 8:30. If you have any problems, please email me via UCompass, post a comment on the blog, or call the ELI.

Also, if you have time, please go to the lab and fill out a course evaluation.

Lastly, I will be teaching level 5/6 this fall (starting August 26th) at night, but the class WILL NOT be online. It will be all face to face.

I had fun teaching you this semester!! I especially enjoyed my 'old guys' whom I have had the pleasure to watch grow and mature as writers over the last eight months. Please, all of you, keep in touch! Some of you are off to the college now and on to other great adventures, but you will still always be my students. I look forward to hearing all about your lives in the days and years to come.

Sincerely,
Kristi

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Reading and Comprehension- Week 13

Hello Folks,
Only two weeks before you complete your final exam on the 12th of August. This exam will be proctored in the classroom from 6 PM till 8 PM and is mandatory for all students! It is worth 25% of your final grade.
This week we will begin Chapter 5 and Chapter 10 in preparation for your final exam Here is your reading and Homework for Week 13:

The New Level 5/6

Begin and finish reading Chapter 5: Relationships 1 on page 181 of Ten Steps ......and complete 1-7 for practice by Thursday.

Then complete Review Test 1, 2 and 3 and post your responses in your Blog by Monday

The Old Guys

Begin and finish reading Chapter 10: Critical Reading on page 399 of Ten Steps......and then complete practice 1-3 by Thursday.

Then complete Review Test 1, 2 and 3 and post your responses in your Blog by Monday.
Happy Reading and Comprehending!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Writing--- August 2

Hello--

Today is the last week of work before you take your final exam next Monday night at 6:30. Please follow the directions listed below for each level. "Old Guys" --scroll all the way down to see what I want you to do. Don't forget about the final exam next Monday night.

--Kristi


"Level 5/6"

For next Monday, I would like you to start brainstorming and working on a 5 paragraph essay. Please use this chart below to help you with this topic. You can print this at any computer.

Topic: How will advances in technology shape the 21st century? Will the new technology bring positive changes, negative changes, or both?

Writing the Introduction (borrowed from http://abeged.com/essayPW&A.html#topics)

The Introduction should have the following components:
The Topic Sentence: One sentence that includes the topic of the essay and your opinion/point of view about the topic
Supporting Sentences (2-3): Two or three main ideas supporting your opinion on the topic (one sentence for each supporting idea). You will need to discuss each supporting idea in the body of your essay.
Summary Sentence (optional): You may include a closing sentence summarizing your opinion/point of view.
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Writing the Body
Use the 2-3 supporting sentences in your introduction to write the body.
Start each body paragraph with one supporting sentence from your introduction.
Use ideas, details and examples to complete each paragraph (4-6 sentences)
Body Paragraph 1
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Body Paragraph 2

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Body Paragraph 3

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Writing the Conclusion
The last paragraph of your essay is the conclusion. The conclusion echoes the introduction and summarizes the main points from your essay. Use the suggestions below to complete your conclusion:

Summarize the main points from your essay
Give advice, make predictions, or draw conclusions
Check your introduction to make sure you emphasize the main points
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"Old Guys"

Use the same chart above and start brainstorming and drafting a 5 paragraph comparison and contrast essay. You may chose any topic from chapter 10. Make sure you use the transitional phrases listed in this chapter.

If you have any questions, send me an email or post a comment on this blog!

--Kristi

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Reading and Comprehension- Week 12

Happy Tuesday Morning!

With only three weeks to go to the end of the semester, our final exam will be on the 12th of August. Everyone must attend the College campus to complete the exam that will be proctored in the classroom. It will not be posted online so please save the date! In week 12, we will continue with the reading found in chapter four and nine and complete a quiz found in your packets.

The new level 5/6

  1. Here is a chance to apply your understanding of implied and central ideas to a reading about a childhood experience.
  2. Please read "Rowing the Bus" on page 161 of Ten Steps and complete the Reading Comprehension questions on pages 165-167. Post your results in the blog by Thursday.
  3. Then complete the Implied Main Ideas Test- A that is found in your packet and post your results in your Blog by Monday.
The Old Guys

  1. Can failing a course be good for students? Here is a chance to apply your understanding of argument to an essay that addresses that question.
  2. Please read "In Praise of the F Word "on page 381 of Ten Steps and then complete the comprehension questions on page 384-386. Post your results in the blog by Thursday.
  3. Then complete the Argument Test-A that is found in your packet and post your results in your Blog by Monday.
Happy Reading Everyone !

Monday, July 26, 2010

Writing ---July 26th


Good Morning!

I will be in class tonight at 6:00 for those of you who want some extra help.

Remember, your final exam will be online on Monday, August 9th at 6:00 PM. You will all be writing a 5 paragraph essay.

Here is what you will be doing this week:

Level 5/6-
Read Chapter 4
Practice using time order and put "Writing Assignment 1" and "Writing Assignment 3" on the blog.


"Old Guys":
Write a comparison and contrast essay using the topics on page 135. Make sure you use the checklist on the preceding page to check your work.


If you come tonight to class, this is what we will be working on. If not, please place all of your work on the blog by next Monday!

--Kristi

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Reading and Comprehension- Week 11

Hello Folks,
I am so excited about seeing you all in class tonight. As usual, we will begin the class with a review test on the chapters you have completed so far and then we will begin our class discussion on the new chapters. Everyone needs to be in class by 6pm so l can divided you up and provide instruction. We will finish around 8pm.
See you all then!
Rosemary

Monday, July 19, 2010

Writing--July 19th

Good Morning Writers!

How are you? I hope you are all doing wonderfully well today!

Ok. So here is what is going on this week. I will be on campus at 6:00 this Wednesday to answer any questions that you may have. You do not have to come if you feel that you do not need help. It is up to you.

I will also put your quiz grades on Ucompass later today. Additionally, I will check all of your blog work and write you back today if you left me comments.

Here is your homework for the week:

Level 5/6:
  • Edit and revise your essays from page 43 for Monday. Remember, editing and revising is when you go your writing and fix all of your mistakes. I can help you with this on Wednesday if you would like.
  • Actually, I only saw two essays on the blog. Two weeks ago you were supposed to brain storm about the topic. Last week, I asked you to write the essay. I only saw two today--where are they? Those of you who don't have them done, GET BUSY. I can't comment and tell you what to fix if you haven't done the work!
  • Add two sources (evidence) to your essays. You could chose to cite a definition of what justice is or any other information to support your topic. If you are not sure how to do this, please come Wednesday so that I can help you or send me an email.
  • Turn in a finished essay by next Monday.

"Old Guys"

  • How are you feeling about the definition paragraph? I think that you all did a very good job with this. If you feel like you need more practice, feel free to chose another topic from page 119 and write an additional paragraph. However, if you do not need the extra practice, let's move on to chapter 10.
  • In Chapter 10, you are going to learn about how to write a "comparison and contrast" paragraph. This, of course, will lead you to writing comparison and contrasting essays.
  • Read pages 120-128
  • Complete practices 1 and 2 on the blog.
  • You may want to come in on Wednesday so that I can help you with this.

See you on Wednesday---

Kristi



Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Reading and Comprehension- Week 10

Hello Folks,
I would like to confirm that we will be meeting next week on the 20th of July to officially introduce the new chapters on Implied Main Ideas and Arguments from Ten Steps.......
The new level 5/6 will meet on the 20th of July from 6-7pm to finish the pre-reading and discussion of Chapter 4 : Implied Main Ideas.
The old guys will meet from 7-8pm to begin class discussion and pre-reading of
Chapter 9: Argument
Here are your assignments for this week beginning the 12th of July:
The new level 5/6
In chapter 2 and 3 you have basically learned the two basic parts of anything you read: a main idea and the supporting details but what happens when the main idea is not clearly stated?
  1. Please read pages 141-144 of Ten Steps and complete practice 1, 2 and 3. Then post your results in the blog.
  2. Then explain in your own words how you would figure out the main idea for longer passages?
The Old Guys
Everyone enjoys a good argument about a discussion that you feel strongly about. In chapter 9 you will learn that a good argument is made up of a point, or a conclusion and logical evidence to back it up.
  1. Please read pages 363-365 from Ten Steps and then complete practice 1,2, and 3 for homework. Then post your results in your blog .
  2. The explain in your own words what are the points that make up a good argument?

Monday, July 12, 2010

Writing --Monday, July 12th:

Hi Everyone!

How are you? I hope you are doing very well. I would like to schedule a time next week where I will be in the lab and you can drop by if you need any help. Would you like me to be there during normal class hours (say from 6:00- 7:00 next Wednesday the 21st) or would you prefer a time during the day? Please respond to this blog and let me know your thoughts.

You ALL have a quiz this week over capitalization! It is under 'exams' on Ucompass. Please take it between 6-8:30 on this Wednesday night. It only has 10 questions and shouldn't pose a problem for you. If you are unable to access this quiz, please let me know either via email, Ucompass, or blog. I would like you to put the answers to the quiz on your blog as well. Please just label a post and call it 'Writing Quiz 3'--which is the name on the quiz.

Homework for the week:

Level 5/6:
  • Write a 5 paragraph essay. Your topic is paragraph 4 on page 43. Please place this work on your blog by next Monday.
  • Also, take the quiz on Wednesday.

"Old Guys"
  • Take the quiz on Wednesday.
  • Read pages 109-119.
  • Write a definition paragraph (topics on page 119) and place it on your blog. This is a lot of reading. You do not have to place any of the practice exercises on the blog. If you want to complete any of them for extra practice, go for it! Make sure your paragraph has a lot of supporting details and examples. Also, please make sure that I know exactly what you are writing about. The key to this kind of writing is to be very clear. For this paragraph, please pick one of the topics on page 119.

Ok. I think this is it for the week. Make sure you leave a comment and let me know if you would like to meet next week in the lab. I am still grading your work from last week, and hopefully I will have it done today!

Let me know if you need anything!

Kristi


Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Reading and Comprehension- Week 9

Hello Folks,

Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend and enjoyed the sun and festivities with their family and friends. This week we will review Chapter 3 and 8 retrospectively before meet on the 20th of July to begin our reading of Chapter 4 and 9. This will be a compulsory meeting so please save the date.


The New Level 5 & 6
  1. Please complete the reading of "Child-Rearing Styles" on pages125-6 and complete the Reading Comprehension questions that follow.
  2. Then read the discussion questions and complete question 1 about the type of parenting style that you grew up with. Please post your response by Thursday the 8th of July for grading.
  3. Once you have completed the reading and questions, attempt Supporting Details Mastery test 1 on page 129-130 for practice and complete the Supporting Details: Test A that is found in your packet. Please post your results by Monday the 12th of July!
The Old Guys
  1. Please complete the Purpose and Tone: Mastery test 1 and 2 on pages 351-4 for homework and post your responses by Thursday the 8th of July for grading.
  2. The write a passage of your choice about an experience that made you mad or angry. In order to do this successfully you must reveal a tone of anger in your voice. This needs to be reflected in your choice of words and vocabulary. This must be posted in your blogs by Monday the 12th for grading.
Good Luck everyone!

Monday, July 5, 2010

Writing--Writing---Writing---from Kristi

Hey everyone!

How are you? It will be very weird for me not to see you tonight. How was your 4th of July holiday? We went camping; it was very relaxing. From reading your blogs, I see that most of you either went to picnics or had fireworks at your house....all except for our good friend the baker who had to work! In any case, I hope all of you got to relax a bit. Oh, by the way, Germany beat Argentina (sorry Aboud!). They play again on Wednesday. Will you be watching the game? You know I will be watching it!

Here are your assignments for this week. Remember that everything is due by next Monday.

Level 5/6
  • Study for a quiz. Next week (NOT THIS WEEK!) I will give you a quiz over capitalization. Most of you are still making some very silly mistakes!
  • Read pages 26-33 in Evergreen
  • Complete the practices, but only put the answers to practices 5 and 6 on the blog.
  • Your next 5 paragraph essay will be about justice. What is justice? What is injustice? If you don't know what these words mean, look them up. In fact, paragraph 4 on page 43 is your topic. I would like you to start brainstorming about this topic. Make a blog post with all of your thoughts.
  • So, to review. One homework blog with the answers to 5 and 6, and one brainstorming blog over the topic of justice. Label your blogs "Homework Chapter 3" and "Brainstorming about Justice".

"Old Guys"

  • Study for a quiz on capitalization. You will have this NEXT WEEK--not this week.
  • Read chapter eight.
  • Put practice 3 on the blog for homework
  • Pick one of the topics on page 107 and write a process paragraph. Put this paragraph on the blog and label it "Process Paragraph". Make sure you use the checklist on page 107 to guide you!

Have a great week!

:-) Kristi

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Week 8- Reading and Comprehension

Hello Class
Week 8 will be your first online class for the Reading and Comprehension unit of the class.
Please complete your assigned reading and practice exercises by Thursday before you post your homework for grading by Monday.
The New level 5 & 6
Chapter Three of Ten Steps helped you to lean how to outline, map and summarize main ideas from the supporting details. To help practice these new skills here is your homework for Week 8:
  1. Please re-read page 116 of Ten Steps .......
  2. Complete Practice 3 & 4 on pages 117-9 for homework by Thursday and then
  3. Post your results of Review Test 1, 2 & 3 for grading by Monday

The Returnees

You have now learned from Chapter Eight of Ten Steps that a part of effective reading is to do the following: be aware of the author's purpose at all times and to be aware of the tone. To practice this skill here is your homework for Week 8:

  1. Read "The Scholarship Jacket": on page 343 of Ten Steps and complete the reading and comprehension questions for Thursday.
  2. Then answer discussion question 3 on page 349 of Ten Steps for your writing assignment this week and post your paragraph in your blog for grading by Monday

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Monday, June 28, 2010

Writing--Fourth of July


Happy Fourth of July!

Here is your work for the week. Remember, we are now totally online, which means no more face to face classes!

For next Monday, please do the following:

  • Write about the 4th of July. What are your experiences with this holiday? What does it mean to you? What do you do during this holiday?

Please use one of the following:

1. research - when you don't know the answer to a question, you search out the answer by completing research.

2. evidence--this is another word for support. You need evidence to make your case about a topic or argument. Without evidence, your writing is weak. Sometimes, you can be the source and the evidence!

3. Source--Your 'source' or 'sources' is the author or the site where you found the information. Did you get it from a website? a book? You 'cite' your source in your paper when telling your reader what you have found.

4. 5 senses--perhaps you can use your 5 senses to describe your experience

5. Who + 5--who, what where, when, why, and how.

6. Source validity-- make sure the source and evidence that you find is valid. Who wrote it? For what reason? What is the author's purpose? Is this evidence all one-sided or biased? You need to know the answers to these questions before using evidence in your work.

Ok... Have a great day!

:-) Kristi

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Week 7- Reading and Comprehension

Hello Folks,
Now that we have begun our reading and practice of Chapter 3 and Chapter 8 in Ten Steps.......here is your homework for the week 7 and it must be completed my Monday for grading:

The New Level 5 & 6
Chapter 3: How to Outline, Map and Summarize?

Students last night found it very helpful to map and outline their supporting details in their charts which is found in your packets. This is your homework for week 7:
  1. Please complete Practice 2 for homework on pages 113-114 of Ten Steps and then read the segment on Summarizing on pages 115/ 116.
  2. Then please explain in one paragraph what it means to summarize in your own words? and post the paragraph in your blog for grading on Monday.

The Old Guys

Chapter 8- Purpose and Tone

In Chapter eight you were asked to be aware of the reason of why the author is writing a text: is it to inform, persuade or entertain. You were also asked to be aware of the author's attitude and feeling about a subject. This is called the tone or the voice of the text. Once you read the chapter review on page 336 of Ten Steps, this is your homework for week 7:

  1. Complete Review Test 1 and 2 on Purpose on pages 337-339 of Ten Steps.
  2. Then post your results in the blog for grading by Monday.

Monday, June 21, 2010

WRITING for June 21st

Hello Writing Students!
Here are your assignments for this week:

Level 5/6:
  • Vocabulary blog
  • Put draft ("The best place in the world is....") on blog. Make sure to remember your supporting details!

"Old Guys"

  • Vocabulary blog
  • Put edited narrative on your blog. I will grade this copy.
  • Put practice 1 on blog; complete practice 2 and 3 on your own.

Class is ONLINE this Wednesday. See you next Monday!

--Kristi :-)

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

June 16th---Writing

Hello Students!

For next Monday, please do the following:

Level 5/6 --
  • read chapter 3

"Old Guys"

  • be prepared to talk about, edit, and turn in your narratives.
  • read chapter 7.

We will have class on Monday. See you then!

:-) kristi

PS--I will be grading blogs on Monday morning.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Week 6 - Reading and Comprehension

Hello Class,
Unfortunately, my little boy, Zachary has come down with a very high temperature and fever and I am unable to leave him tonight. This means that my instruction this week will be completely online. As planned, our wonderful lab assistant has organized packets for our hybrid course that will officially commence this week for the reading and comprehension component of this course.
Inside your packets you will find your work sheets and handouts that l will ask you to complete and post in your blogs each week. Here are my directions for your learning this week and l will see you all next Tuesday!

The New Guys
Complete Mastery Test 1, 2 and 3 on pages 91-96 of Ten Steps and then post your responses in your blog. When you receive feedback from me then complete Main Ideas Test 1 that is found in your packet. Michelle will give you your packet today from my mail box. If you have any questions please catch me online.
The Old Guys
Please read pages 319-322 of Ten Steps..........Purpose and Tone. Once you have done so please complete practice 1, 2 and 3 on page 323-327 and then describe at least 10 words that help to describe tone.

Monday, June 14, 2010

World Cup Time!


Forza Gli Azzurri! Strength, Italy!


Who is your favored team in the World Cup? You know I am rooting for my beloved ITALIA, but I am also thrilled that the USA tied against England. My second choice team, Germany, beat Australia (sorry Ms. Rosemary!) and my son is so happy about that!
Will you be watching the game today at 2:00?
--Kristi


Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Week 5 - Reading and Comprehension

Hello Class,
Everyone has successfully completed their homework and my comments and grades are now up for you to review. If you have any questions please respond to my post and I will be there waiting for you.
Here is the homework and writing assignment for Thursday's class.
The new level 5 & 6
  1. Please read pages 79-80 of Ten Steps.....and complete Review Test 4 on Here's to your Health (pages 85-90) Please post your answers in your blogs by Monday for grading and then......
  2. Read the discussion questions on page 90 and complete question 4 in one paragraph. This assignment is also due on Monday in your blogs.
Returnees
  1. After completing the Review Test 4 in class please respond to Discussion Question 3 on page 306 of Ten Steps.......please post the paragraph in your blogs by Monday for grading.
  2. Then complete the Inferences: Master Test 1 and 2 (pages 307-310) and post your results in your blog for grading by Monday!

Happy Reading and Comprehending

Monday, June 7, 2010

Writing---Writing---Writing

June 7

Here are our assignments for the week. Please take your quiz online (via UCompass) on Wednesday between 6:00 and 8:00. You will only have 2 hours to access this quiz. Old guys--don't take the quiz. Simply add your narratives to the blog.


For Monday:
Level 5/ 6:
+ Read pages 18 and 19. Complete questions 1-6 on the blog.

Old Guys:
+ Read pages 90-92. Complete page 91.

Thanks guys and I'll see you Monday.

--kristi

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Writing---Writing---Writing---

Hello Everyone!

Here is what we will be doing today (Wednesday), as well as, what we will be doing next week.


Wednesday, June 3rd:
  • Study for quiz
  • Take quiz
  • Write me back on the blog!

For Homework and due before Class on Monday:

Level 5/6:

  1. Finish Chapter 1/ Start chapter 2
  2. Create a 'My Mistakes From Last Week' blog.
  3. Make a comment on two of your classmate's blogs.
  4. Study for writing quiz on Wednesday.
  5. Pick one topic from page 16--brainstorm and then use that topic to write a paragraph.

Old Guys:

  1. Finish chapter 6
  2. Start drafting your narratives.
  3. For your writing quiz next Wednesday, I will be checking a rough copy of your narrative.
  4. Make a "My Mistakes from Last Week" blog
  5. Post two comments on any of your classmate's blogs.

See you tonight!

-kristi :-)



http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs12.htm
http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/commas.htm

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Week 4- Reading and Comprehension

Hello Class,

We are off to a good start this week now that we have completed the final quiz on Chapter 1 and Chapter 7. Here is the homework and writing assignment for Thursday's class.


The new level 5 & 6

Please read the Night Watch on page 41 of Ten Steps.....and complete questions 1-10 for homework. Post your answers in the blog.

Then read the Writing Assignments on page 599 of Ten Steps....in response to the Night Watch and complete a piece of writing to either 1, 2 or 3. It is your choice but it must be at least one paragraph long and completed by Monday!

Returnees

Complete practice 5 on page 203 of Ten Steps..... and then attempt both Review Test, 2 and 3 for homework. Please post your responses in your Blog by Monday for grading!

Then follow this link from the The Times cartoons
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/cartoon/

Pick a cartoon of your choice and write a paragraph about the inferences that have been made by the cartoonist. Post your paragraph and a copy of the cartoon in your blog my Monday!

Enjoy the online experience!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Comma Links

Hi Everyone!

Below, you will find a few links that will help you study for your comma quiz next Wednesday. I will also test you on the past perfect as well. Don't forget that your 'work for the week' is due by Monday evening. It will all be graded.

Have a nice holiday!


Comma links:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm
(only rules 1-5)

Comma splice practice
http://www.daltonstate.edu/faculty/mnielsen/CommaSplicePractice1.html

Extra Reading--Parables for the "Old Guys"
http://childhoodreading.com/Arthur_Rackham/Tortoise_and_the_Hare.html
http://www.parablesite.com/

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Week 3-Reading and Comprehension with Rosemary

Hello Class,
This week the class will be drafting and posting your letters to the editor in your blog and you will also complete your first quiz on Chapter One and Chapter Seven of the Ten Steps.
More homework will be posted on Thursday night once we start Chapter Two.......keep up the good work!

Monday, May 24, 2010

This Week:

Writing Assignments
Hello--

This week we will be working on the following:

Level 5/6:

Due by Friday at 4:00
  • Introduction paragraph
  • Vocabulary sentences
  • Practice 4
  • "My favorite place" using subject, audience, and purpose

Old Guys:

Work due by Friday at 4:00

  • Intro
  • Vocabulary sentences
  • Practice 5
  • Narrative paragraph from page 88

See you on Wednesday!

--Kristi

This Week --Writing Homework

Hi Everyone--

Here is what we will be doing this week. Please make sure to have everything done by Friday at 4:00.

"Level 5/6"
  • Introduction paragraph
  • v

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Writing Homework!

Hi --

This is from Kristi. You all did a really nice job tonight in class. It takes a while to both become a writer and a blogger. Don't fret and don't stress out! It will all come in time! Have faith!

For homework:
Group 5/6:
Read pages 6 and 7; complete exercises 3 and 4.

"Old Guys"
Read pages 83-85 and complete all exercises.

Have a G R E A T weekend and start blogging!
--kristi

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Week 2- Reading and Comprehension

Hello Class,

The Media will be the focus in our reading and comprehension this week.

The class must post a summary of a news account story in their blogs and write at least five sentences that incorporate a definition of the new media terms that are listed in your handout.

Ten Steps Homework - Week 2

The new level five and six will complete practice 1, 2 and 3 of Vocabulary in Context~ Chapter 1.
The returnees will complete practice 1, 2 and 3 on Inferences ~ Chapter 7

The class will also have to prepare for a quiz next Tuesday 25th of May.

Happy Blogging!

Monday, May 17, 2010

Assignment # 1

Hello Everyone!

For your first blog assignment, I would like you to write an introduction. Then, for you second blog, please tell me (and the class) 5 words that you will learn in English by next week!

Cheers,
k

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Hello and welcome all ELI 05/06 students

Hello Folks,

Welcome to the ELI 05/06 -Spring/Summer Semester.

Kriti Stewart and l will be your course instructors for the next 16 weeks and we will use this Blogger account as an opportunity to post assignments and provide any directions to supplement the work that has been posted in UCompass.

You will use your own personal link to this account to post work and ask any relevant course questions once we move to all online learning in June.

If you have any questions about this process please feel free to ask other wise see you all in the lab room.

Rosemary :)